The company notes it stopped selling assault-style rifles in their Oregon, Washington, and Idaho stores several years ago and will now no longer accept special orders of assault-style weapons in Alaska.

The statement adds "We believe these are common sense steps we can take immediately that are in line with our values and our vision."

3rd US retailer to impose age restriction on gun sales. Kroger to stop selling firearms, ammunition to buyers under age of 21. Grocery giant sells guns through its 133 Fred Meyer stores.